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How To Matter
http://www.howtomatter.com
Wherein we discuss the value of production vs. consumption. Of actively engaging the world - becoming 'doers of things' - rather than passively giving our attention to things others have created.
- Added on: Jan 11th, 2009
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: jeb dickerson
- Listed in: Family Writing
- Tags: parenting Passion purpose production consumption
Recent Posts
How I edit photos
I’m branching out a bit here on HTM, so this post is not my typical variety. As you may know, I’m a fan of production…that is, doing things, as opposed to paying others to do it for you. And there’s a very good reason for it a...
Toy Parade
A little levity for this Sunday afternoon courtesy the folks over at the XKCD blog. And a heartfelt thanks to Fabian for bringing it to my attention. ...
Ass.u.me
Freedom is a pretty remarkable thing. And I’ve never seen it from the vantage point of being on the wrong (not free) side of the wall, so I can only imagine it’s that much more remarkable for those who have. One of the curious things abo...
Careful what you wish for
The message is clear, regardless what the message is. It doesn’t really matter what they’re selling. Good, bad or otherwise, advertisers all have one goal…to get you to believe that you’re not good enough as you are. Because ...
The ‘other’ consumption, and the importance of you
There was a time in the not too distant past when production was a much more important part of our daily lives than it is today. What do I mean by production? I’m referring simply to ‘making something’. It’s obvious enough why that was, righ...
Goodbyes and new beginnings (manifesto sold separately)
I’ve covered some shaky ground to this point here at How To Matter. I’ve spoken of betrayal, forgiveness, my dark side, the fragile nature of life, much more. This wasn’t my intent, not at first. But the door opened and I walked th...
